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Instruction Manual
GB
Brief inspection before putting into
service
Please check whether you received all parts mentioned
in the basic supply
Basic supply:
1 battery operated electric hydraulic pump ESSGL
10m High pressure hose with coupling to connect to the
pump ESSGL
1 Cutting head SSK65, SSK105 oder SSKG85
1 Battery charger LGL3
2 Li-Ion battery 3,3 Ah (RAL3)
1 Instruction manual with Test certifi cate
1 case
1 Earthing cable 25 mm² with ~ rod to connect to the
cutting head according to DIN EN 50340
Accessory:
1 Earthing rod with cable 25 mm²
Please check your bill of delivery whether you received all
requested parts.
Symbols
Safety warnings
Please do not disregard these instructions in or-
der to avoid human injuries and environmental
damages.
Operational warnings
Please do not disregard them to avoid dama-
ging the tool.
Index
1.
Introduction
2.
Warranty
3.
Description of the hydraulic cutting unit
3.1. Description of components
3.2. Description of the light diode display
3.3. Description of the operation and control func-
tions
3.4. Description of the connecting devices
3.5. Description of the cutting procedure
4.
Remarks in respect to the determined use
4.1. Operation of the units
4.2. Explanation of the application range
4.3. Remarks in respect of alternative means to
determine live lines
4.4. Service and Maintenance instructions
4.5. Oil changing cycles
4.6. Reference, as to which (spare-) parts can be
exchanged by the customer.
4.7. Storage and transport of the cutting unit
5.
Troubleshooting
6.
How to act after a short circuit
7.
Technical data
8.
Putting out of service/waste disposal
1. Introduction
Before starting to use the tool please read
the instruction manual carefully.
Use this tool exclusively for its determined use.
Cutting of conductors/cables with the help of this tool
must only be performed by specially trained personnel.
The minimum age is 16 years.
This instruction manual has to be carried along during the
entire life span of that tool.
The operator has
• to guarantee the availability of the instruction manual
for the user and
• to make sure, that the user has read and understood
the instruction manual.
Prior using the safety cutting unit for the fi rst time and af-
terwards at least once annually the user of this unit must
be instructed by a safety engineer about the special risks
involved while working with this unit and the necessary
precaution measurements.
2. Warranty
If the tool is operated according to its intended
use and the regular maintenance services are
observed our warranty is 24 months from the
time of delivery. Worn-out parts resulting from
its intended use are excluded. We reserve the
right to rework the tool in case of a justifi ed war-
ranty claim.
3. Description of the hydraulic safety
cutting unit
3.1 Description of the components
The hydraulic safety cutting unit type ESSGL consists
of the following components:
Table 2 (see picture 1)
Pos. Description Function
1
Ring
device to secure
the cutting tool
2
Drive unit
ergonomically formed pump unit
in 2-Component design for perfect
handling with pressure gauge and
grounding connection
3
LED (red)
Indicator for battery charge con-
trol, tool functions and faults
4
Release
button
To actuate the relief valve to
return the oil into the oil reservoir
5
Battery
cartridge
rechargeable 3Ah Li-Ion
battery (RAL3)
6
Trigger
switch to start the cutting
procedure
7
LED (white) to illuminate the working area
8
Pressure
gauge
Scale indicating the operating
pressure of the unit
9
Connecting
device
To connect the high pressure
hose to the pump (consisting of
male and female coupling)
10
Cutting
blades
pivoting (a) and moveable (b)
blades to cut not-reinforced
cables and conductors
11
Grounding
connection
Hookup for the grounding pillow
at the cutting head and
at the drive unit
12
Cutting
head
Working unit to cut cables
and conductors
13
Insulating
hose
Non conducting high pressure
hydraulic hose type
EATON Synfl ex 3 VEO
14
Bending
protection
Prevents that the minimum
bending radius does not fall short.
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